32690931 Italians were asked not to leave their homes because of the falling satellite
The Italian Government has recommended to the inhabitants of the northern regions of the country not to leave the house on Friday evening, September 23, due to the fact that it's time to fall to the ground satellite UARS. It is reported by Agence France-Presse. Residents are also advised to be on the lower floors of buildings, possibly near the load-bearing walls. Also, people warned about the dangers of toxic substances which may generate debris. In connection with these citizens is forbidden to approach the fallen fragments closer than 20 meters. According to estimates by the Italian authorities the likelihood that the satellite would fall exactly on the territory of Italy, is about 1.5 percent. Previously, the date falling on the Earth 5440-kilogram satellite confirmed in NASA. According to American experts, will fly to the surface of the 26 fragments of the satellite total mass of 532 kilograms. By estimates of NASA, the chance that the device will catch someone in the fall, is 1 to 3200. UARS satellite was launched on board the shuttle "Discovery " 12 September 1991. The device was designed to study the upper atmosphere. In 2005, NASA decided to cease operation of the satellite. Soon after its orbit was lowered to reduce the time spent UARS in outer space. In the atmosphere of the satellite should enter Friday night. Where it will land debris, is unknown.
